Making a Difference

Professor Costlin discusses his transition from Harvard and Stanford to becoming the founding Dean of Minerva Schools in San Francisco. He shares his motivation to make a global impact in education by applying his lifelong study of the science of learning. Despite his love for Harvard, he sought opportunities that could scale education globally. At Minerva, he found a chance to implement strategic plans and build a distinguished academic team, aiming to provide first-class education worldwide.

What was Professor Costlin's primary reason for moving to Minerva Schools?

• To earn a higher salary

• To make a significant impact in education

• To work with a new team

• To escape the academic environment

What is the main goal of Minerva Schools according to Professor Costlin?

• To compete with Harvard

• To focus solely on research

• To offer first-class education globally

• To provide education to a select few

What was Professor Costlin's role at Stanford before joining Minerva?

• CEO of Minerva

• Head of General Education

• Dean of Social Science

• Director of the Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences

How did Professor Costlin initially get involved with Minerva?

• He was a student there

• He applied for a job directly

• He was hired as a consultant

• He was recommended by a colleague

What was a key factor in convincing distinguished academics to join Minerva?

• High salaries

• The obvious need for their mission

• The promise of tenure

• The location in San Francisco